Babies

Keeping your little ones entertained can sometimes prove to be a challenge, but luckily there are so many things to do with babies and toddlers in Wichita. They are either running all over the place with their short attention...

Thank you to Children's Mercy for sponsoring this post written by Kirsten L. Weltmer, MD, FAAP – Children’s Mercy Pediatrician. Developmental milestones help track how children are progressing in physical and behavioral ways like talking, walking, playing and learning. They are...

The day after our daughter’s traumatic entrance into this world, we learned she had cerebral palsy. On top of midnight feedings and dirty diapers, those first years for us were also filled with surgeries, doctors, therapists, monitors and equipment,...

Thank you to Kim Doze-Lohmann for sharing her story, journey, and experience for this guest article (originally written in 2020). On May 3, 2017 my life changed forever. My sweet baby boy, Banks, was born with Down syndrome. I was...

Sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Greater Wichita. Rhea Lana's is a semi-annual children’s consignment sale where you’ll find everything you need for a growing child, all under one roof. Shoppers flock to this upscale event for the huge savings, massive...

This article is sponsored by Wichita Public Library. Youth librarians at Wichita Public Library spend hours finding picture books to read at story time while also developing songs and activities that are woven into the 30-minute weekly event. Storytimes at public...

Kids Day Out & Moms Day Out programs in Wichita are the perfect opportunity for mom to run errands, get some work done, or take a class - alone! Several churches in the area offer these programs which give...

These breastfeeding clinics and private lactation consultants in Wichita offer critical support to new moms and babies! Breastfeeding Clinics & Lactation Consultants in Wichita ICT LACTATION A private lactation consultant offering in-person & virtual visits for moms and babies! Accepts insurance. Additional...

We made the switch to formula early on with our first child.  While I appreciated the wealth of information I found online about breastfeeding, I wasn't finding the same results online for formula.  As a tired, new mama I...

This article was written by Dr. Amrita Khemka (also known as Dr. K.), a pediatric dentist at ICTeeth Pediatric Dentistry and Smile Safari Pediatric Dentistry. As a first time mom who is expecting my first in November, I understand how...

We are pleased that Wichita Mom's Bump & Beyond event (previously Bloom), a celebration of all things motherhood specifically designed for new moms and moms-to-be, is back for the 7th year in a row! This popular event is a...

Sponsored by Children’s Mercy. This post is written by Kirsten L. Weltmer, MD, FAAP and Kristi M. Williams, MD, FAAP – Pediatric Physicians at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. Watching your child grow is one of the biggest joys you can experience...

Molluscum Contagiwhat? That's what I was thinking when my doctor first said those words to me. I must have given him a weird look, because he quickly followed up with something I could understand: my son had a wart...

The past 18 months of my life have been full of bottles, burp cloths and baby carrying.  I never knew I would spend so much time looking into different styles for how to carry my child based on our...